Lot 167 - Antique Reward Poster, $200 Reward, Burglary Of Schroder Bros. Co., Furs, Satins, And Ostrich Feathers Stolen, Battle Creek, Michigan, December 13, 1913

This is a reward poster offering $200 for the return of goods stolen from the store of Schroder Bros. Co. in the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. The burglary occurred between Saturday night, December 13, and Monday morning, December 15, 1913. Stolen goods listed include about 100 yards of Belding yard-wide satin in assorted colors, one beaver fur set consisting of one flat and one pillow muff, one fitch opossum fur shawl collar, one raccoon fur pillow muff, about five dozen ostrich feather hat bands, two black fox muffs, one beaver shawl collar, one beaver muff, and two civet cat muffs. Schroder Bros. Co. offers a reward of $100 for return of goods and $50 for capture and conviction of thief or thieves. La Verne Fonda, Sheriff of Calhoun County, also offers a reward of $50 for the capture and conviction of thief or thieves. The poster notes the work was undoubtedly done by experts as only the most valuable furs, feathers, and satins were taken. Instructions state wire all information at our expense. Signed by W.H. Farrington, Chief of Police, Battle Creek, Michigan, or La Verne Fonda, Sheriff of Calhoun County, Battle Creek, Michigan. The poster bears received stamps from the Office Chief of Police, Hall of Justice, San Francisco, California, dated December 1, 1913, and from the City of Detectives dated December 20, 1913. Handwritten number "235" appears at the top. Poster shows age toning, creasing, edge wear, and handling marks consistent with age and use.